Heather Portaro, MD

WellSpan Breast Surgery
735 Norman Dr., Suite B
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 639-2955
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WellSpan Breast Surgery
804 Grandview Dr., Suite 2
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 639-2955
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

When I was growing up, I always wanted to be a doctor. I loved science, and biology was my favorite class in school. Physiology and anatomy fascinated me. I also loved working with people, a love that was strengthened by my time spent as a Girl Scout and a dance teacher. Medicine seemed like a natural career choice, and I went on to study biological sciences at Cornell University and then medicine at New Jersey Medical School.

What I want my patients to know about me:

As a breast surgical oncologist, I think it is important to treat the whole person. A diagnosis of breast cancer can affect multiple aspects of a patient’s life, and I do not believe that my job is over once the surgical treatment is complete. I am here to help coordinate the multidisciplinary care that a patient often needs while going through treatment and to help navigate survivorship.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

If I am not working, I am spending time with family and friends. I love to explore new cities. I also love biking, cooking, reading, and traveling. Florida is a favorite vacation destination.

Education & Credentials

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Clinical Training: Cancer Institute of New Jersey | Research
Residency Program: Robert Wood Johnson Univ. Hospital | General Surgery
Fellowship Program: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey | Breast Oncology
Undergraduate Education: Cornell Univiversity

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

Apple Hill Surgical Center
WellSpan Ephrata Hospital
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Railroad Medicare

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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